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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1916
Page
8
A reader letters column touts a kidney remedy, claiming a cure for backache swelling feet and dizziness with statements of personal improvement after using the pills. The piece cites claims from a “Dean” and a Buffalo, New York company, urging trials and endorsements.
An OCR fragment shows a bustling mix of ads and notices. It mentions a 140 acre Bureau county farm for sale near Henry and Broadmoore, with 120 acres under cultivation and the rest pasture. It lists contact names such as G W Clark and W H Kays, plus references to poultry and coal burners, and a no hunting warning from Edward Merdian.
Merchants in the city stock up early for Christmas sales with factories running steadily and strong farm prices, signaling a record holiday season. Toy demand remains, but doll scarcity may cut variety due to European war and import delays. American-made toys and new designs expected to fill apps. Pythians dedicate a home for aged members in Decatur costing 60,000 dollars, with grand lodge sessions and awards for drill contests and officers announced.
The Shields bill, passed by the senate, would direct water power development and may nullify Illinois actions to conserve water power. Backed by private capitalists, it favors private development over government control, with calls for government oversight through a participatory clause. Ottawa Free Trader Journal.
Eleven men indicted by a Kendall County grand jury over alleged fraud tied to the Union Agency stock scheme. Authorities say the men conspired to sell stock with promises of large returns, using notes as partial payments. They are to appear in Yorkville circuit court and post bail.
A state highway commission bulletin urges better road manners to reduce motorist danger. It recalls past curiosities of early autos and criticizes drivers who hog the road or glare with bright headlights. It calls for simple courtesy as a practical remedy.
On the premises eight miles south of Spoor and four miles north of Edelstein at Shaw Ridge the neqr of a townsite, 133 acres under cultivation with blue grass pasture, timothy and clover, alfalfa, house and barn. Auction Monday December 11 1910. Terms cash. Auctioneer H F McVicker.
Henry Ford proposes converting breweries and distilleries into factories for fuel alcohol for automobile engines. He claims the transformation, at modest cost, could salvage the industry by producing denatured alcohol as a supplement to gasoline, turning existing ranchinery into profitable continuous stills.
Advertisement touts Chamberlain's Tablets as excellent for constipation. Describes them as pleasant to take mild and gentle in effect and obtainable everywhere.
The John Hickey estate in Bradford sold 552 acres at auction on Saturday with bids from local and out of town bidders. The 160 acre home place brought 311 per acre, the 116 acre plot 250, and Lombardville area 185 per acre. Individual parcels went to Mrs John Hickey and James L McManus among others, totalizing a landmark price per acre.
Mrs. Hugh Cook of Scottsville New York recounts using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for her two children with cold symptoms about five years ago in Garbutt New York. She says it promptly checked coughing and cared for them as represented. Advertisement notes the remedy obtainable everywhere.
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